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A Guide to Fertility Clinics: How to Prepare

2017-03-31

Many Canadians are waiting until they are older to have children. Gone are the days that couples have children in their early-20s. Today, couples are trying to have at least one child in their late-20s, early-30s and sometimes even in their 40s. This is why one in eight can't have kids.

The older you get, at least for women, the harder it is to conceive a child. After several months of failing pregnancy tests, many couples will concede that they never thought it would be this hard.

After a year of arduous attempts, couples will decide to visit a fertility clinic to solve their problems. The issue that some fertility clinics have is the fact that couples aren't performing certain acts or doing enough to have a child, like diets, sex and exercise.

Before you visit a fertility clinic to consult with a fertility specialist, you should incorporate a few behaviours into your daily or weekly regimen in order to boost your odds of having a baby.

Here are five things to do before you visit a fertility clinic:

Get a Fertility Check Right Away

It is recommended that men should undergo a fertility check almost immediately. This is a simple process: ejaculate sperm into a cup. You can receive a referral from your doctor.

For women, it would be wise to request a pelvic X-Ray or ultrasound to determine if there are any delinquencies or abnormalities in the uterus and to ensure the Fallopian tubes are open.

Most fertility experts say this should be done before you try to get pregnant or at the beginning.

Regular Sexual Interactions

We know, we know. Time is finite, your energy is limited and sexual intercourse isn't high on your priority list. Unfortunately, having sex once or twice a month will not suffice. You need to have sex at least three times a week until you are able to conceive.

Don't worry, though, you won't need to try out different positions.

Change Your Diet & Get Exercise

Sitting in front of your television or computer all day eating fatty snacks and sweets? Well, this won't increase your chances of getting pregnant. Both sexes need to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

First, when it comes to food, you need to drink plenty of water, consume hefty amounts of folic acid and eat large amounts of fruit and vegetables. These are essential.

Second, when it comes to exercise, being too heavy is bad for your health and your odds of being able to have a child. Therefore, it is crucial to walk at least 30 minutes a day, rigorous activity five times a week and ensure that blood flow is happening everywhere in your body.

Don't Start Using Lubricant

Let's face it: it can be hard for women to get in the mood for the exchange of bodily fluids. This is why some couples will opt for lubricant to make the process smoother and faster. Don't!

Health experts say that certain kinds of lubricant can damage sperm and interfere with sperm function. With that being said, if lubricant is a must then you should only use water-based formulas and products that do not have spermicide.

Calm Down – This is Supposed to be Fun

Trying to have a child, especially when you're in your 30s, can be rather stressful, particularly for women. They lose sleep at night, they become stressed out and they panic constantly. Perhaps it is easier said than done, but you need to calm down. Remember, this is supposed to be a fun experience and a romantic endeavour between yourself and your significant other.

Final Thoughts

Didn't high school teachers always tell us that getting pregnant was the easiest thing to do? Well, perhaps now you want to go back in time and laugh at that educator who said that!

After a few months of not conceiving, maybe you will seek out a quick-fix by tapping the services of a fertility clinic. Although they will do their best to help you, they will often recommend to implement the aforementioned tips into your lifestyle.

Exercise, eat right, speak with your family doctor and have constant sex and you will conceive.